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The two neighbors, India and Bangladesh, are organically linked- with their common heritage and shared history, common memories of tragic loss, and the separation of families on a massive scale following the Partition of India in 1947. India and Bangladesh are not just neighbours, but are bound by an umbilical connection of ethnicity and kinship. India attaches highest importance to bilateral relations with Bangladesh because of our shared history, heritage, culture, language, physical proximity and passion for music, literature and arts. Also, Rabindranath Tagore created the national anthems of both Bangladesh and India in 1905 and in 1911 respectively. However the bilateral relations between the two Nations formally started after the Bangladesh liberation war, 1971 which had played a key role along with the Mukhti Bahini, thus helping East Pakistan (as called then) to separate from Pakistan and emerge as an independence nation. India was the first country to recognize Bangladesh as a separate and independent State and established diplomatic relations with the country immediately after its independence in December 1971. The two nations can together play a significant role for the development and prosperity of the entire subcontinent and beyond. The edifice of this unique relationship between the two neighboring nations are based on the unwavering faith in democratic values, principles of liberalism, egalitarianism, secularism and respect for each Other sovereignty and integrity. The cordial relation is reflected through multidimensional expanding relations between the two countries in the four decades, the two countries have continued to consolidate their relations, and have built a comprehensive institutional framework to promote bilateral cooperation in all areas. The relations between the two countries have been characterized as a special relationship although some disputes remain unresolved. The historic land boundary agreement was signed on 6th June 2015 which settled decades old disputes, while negotiations are still ongoing over the sharing of water of the Trans Boundary Rivers. In this context my paper would traces the disputes on the Trans Boundary river water sharing between the two countries.